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Harborside Retreat-Spectacular Ocean View on Santa Cruz Harbor

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Exterior
Exterior detail
Room
Master Bath with large walk-in Shower
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Santa Cruz Harbor
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Harborside Retreat-Spectacular Ocean View on Santa Cruz Harbor

This is a custom built home with creative attention to detail in the Twin Lakes Beach and Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor neighborhood.

With slate and hardwood floors, bamboo cabinets and granite counter tops, the interior is as pleasing to the eye as the unobstructed ocean view enjoyed from almost every room.

Come be part of the beach and harbor community while relaxing in the luxurious surroundings of this special house.

Property manager

Laurie
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Additional $100 pet fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Santa Cruz

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Mystery Spot is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Harbor - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Seabright Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Main Beach - 10 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Stagnaro Bros - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Crow's Nest Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Los Viejones - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Peoples Coffee - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Harborside Retreat-Spectacular Ocean View on Santa Cruz Harbor pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Harborside Retreat-Spectacular Ocean View on Santa Cruz Harbor?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Harborside Retreat-Spectacular Ocean View on Santa Cruz Harbor?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Harborside Retreat-Spectacular Ocean View on Santa Cruz Harbor located?

Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Santa Cruz Harbor and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday

Loved looking at the decorations/lights of the sailboats during the holiday season!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alli G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for a family

Grandparents, parents and three kids 5 and under stayed comfortably. Very walkable!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun family stay

We stayed with grandparents, parents, and kids age 10-15. The house was fantastic. Great location. This was our second time staying and we’ll certainly book again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Santa Cruz Harbor Home

Beautiful and comfortable well stocked home with stunning views. Easy walking to Harbor Beach and shops.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location

Third time at this home. Location is amazing and the home is spacious and nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wayyy better than expected!

I’m a local resident that had a group of friends visiting for the weekend. I typically find that VRBO listings look better than the real thing. That is definitely not the case here! For me and my friends that stayed, we were all legitimately impressed with the size and decor of the property- especially with so many social spaces/ room to move/ views of the harbor. If you want to visit Santa Cruz, be in a scenic, centralized, and very accommodating habitat- this will be hard to beat.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Harborside

Beautiful house, terrific location with wonderful views.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our favorite Santa Cruz Rental

Whenever we come down to Santa Cruz, which is often, we try to stay at this beautiful home. The location is fantastic - across the street from the boat harbor. A very quick drive to everything that you want to do In Santa Cruz and across the street from twin Lakes Beach, which we love. Great view of the harbor and the ocean from the living room. Can’t wait to get back there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana W., Alamo

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Santa Cruz getaway

This is a beautiful property. We are a family of 8. 6 adults and two children. Our original plan was to sail our boat down from San Francisco Bay and have our adult children and the two grandkids stay in the house while we stayed on the boat in the harbor just across the street. Because of a small craft warning that weekend along the coast, we could not sail and ended up at the house, which was big enough for everyone. We had a great time, in spite of the weather. We are already planning our next trip/sail to this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious home in beautiful, convenient setting

We had 3 generations - grandparents, parents and 3 children, ages 9-13 - staying for Labor Day weekend. This 3-level home is spacious and well located for panoramic marina views and a very short walk to the beach. Property manager was responsive to any/all questions asked before and during our stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stuart S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome house!!! Fabulous views and super convenient.

This is a beautiful place. Very nice and clean. Wonderful views and close to everything! Awesome hosts and lots of amenities!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

End of school year family getaway

The house was even nicer than we expected from the pictures! Beautiful tri-level home was perfect for our 4 college and high school kids- older kids got their own rooms and the younger ones had a cool game room and bedroom on their floor. The location was great- close enough to see the ocean and docks and to run back and forth to the beach, but just far enough that we really felt relaxed there. The garage was stocked with bikes (we used multiple time!) and towels and even other beach things for young kids. We all loved hanging out at this house in the living room upstairs. Big windows and lots of light and awesome sailboats going by. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun girls weekend!

Great location at the Santa Cruz yacht harbor. Perfect for a weekend to do no driving. Restaurants, beach and coffee shop all right outside the door. House is lovely and just right for hang out and relaxing. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

I stayed at this property with my husband, sons and some of their friends. The location was great a short walk to the beach and food. The volleyball and boogie boarding was a blast and you can have fires on the beach at night. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Debbie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location at the Harbor

Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hugh P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing every time !!

What an amazing house to spend time in!! The views are spectacular and walking distance to the beach and restaurants!!! Can’t wait to go back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time in Santa Cruz

This is the second time we’ve rented this beautiful property. Laurie built a beautiful home in a great location! It is tastefully decorated and very comfortable. Conveniently located with great views of the harbor.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Santa Cruz House

Great house in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Santa Cruz View

This is the 2nd year in a row we've rented this property. The view is amazing. Such a short walk to a much less crowded beach than most in Santa Cruz. A joy for our family.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rajiv M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach vacation

Great spot and large home that was very comfortable. Wonderful views of the harbor and boats. Walking distance to the boardwalk and lighthouse and beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property!

We are wonderful time staying at this terrific house. The location is fantastic - close to everything we wanted to do in Santa Cruz. We highly recommend it!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great sunsets!

We had a lovely stay at this property. The view from the living room and master bedroom was fantastic ... the busy yacht harbor during the day and amazing sunsets in the evening. The kitchen worked very well for making multiple pies for a family Thanksgiving dinner.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W., Sacramento, California

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic vacation in a lovely home at a very enjoyable location.

We loved the location for our family vacation. The rooms were great and the beds were very comfortable. the view of the harbor was so much fun to be able to watch all the activity and the short walk to the beach was perfect. The stairs were a bit of the challenge for Great Grandma, but everything else made up for it. (plus she needed the exercise) The only reason we didn't give it 5 stars for cleanliness was because the cleaning crew had not put the clean sheets back on the beds, or finished washing the towels. The house itself was very clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

DEBBIE S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house

LOCATION...wonderful place. The outdoor shower was the bomb for the kids when we came back from the beach. Clean and airy. Also loved the gas fireplace and heated floors.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sue K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot for family get together

Wonderful , clean and room for all. Lots of spots to hang out (2 patios and deck). location down the block to beach and across from marina and easy walk to boardwalk. Our family loved the spaciousness and comfort and we fought over the swivel chairs looking out the bay window to see he marina.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

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